Boston Celtics kick-start their preparations for the 2019-20 NBA regular season with a pre-season match against Charlotte Hornets.
After a season which failed to meet the desired expectations, Brad Stevens kept himself busy in the off-season as new players arrived to bolster the squad, while some old players left the franchise for the pastures new.
At the start of every season, there’s always hope from the Celtics team. But this season it feels different, in a positive way. The minimum target for this team should be the playoffs, while anything more than that will be seen as a sign of future success.
While the target for Charlotte Hornets should be to remain relevant in the fight for the top-8 places in the Western Conference. But it’s easier said than done for Hornets as Kemba Walker is no longer with the team.
Here is a look in the game
MATCH DETAILS:
Match Timing: October 07, @ 03:30 AM IST
Venue – TD Garden
Capacity- 19,000
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BOS vs CHA DREAM11 Team News:
Boston Celtics –
Celtics parted ways with superstar point guard Kyrie Irving in the summer. The former Cleveland Cavaliers man joined Brooklyn Nets in free agency.
Another notable departure from Celtics’ roster is Al Horford. The 33-year-old Center joined Eastern Conference rivals Philadelphia 76ers in free agency.
Last season’s first-team stars Aron Baynes (Phoenix Suns) and Terry Rozier (Charlotte Hornets) also left the franchise
But the Celtics acquired the services of all-star point guard Kemba Walker, who joined the most successful NBA team from Charlotte Hornets on a multi-year contract.
The 28-year-old is joined by Enes Kanter in free agency with Romeo Langford, Grant Williams, Carsen Edwards, Tremont Waters also signing contracts with the Greens
Big man Tacko Fall also signed with the Celtics, alongwith Vincent Poirier, Javonte Green, and Max Strus, as well as forwards Kaiser Gates and Yante Maten.
Boston Celtics squad for the NBA Pre-Season 2019:
Jaylen Brown, Carsen Edwards, Tacko Fall, Kaiser Gates, Javonte Green, Gordan Hayward, Enes Kanter, Romeo Langford, Yante Maten, Semi Ojeleye, Vincent Poirier, Marcus Smart, Max Strus, Jayson Tatum, Daniel Theis, Kemba Walker, Brad Wanamaker, Tremont Waters, Grant Williams, Robert Williams
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Charlotte Hornets –
Charlotte Hornets are preparing for this season without Kemba Walker who of course joined Boston Celtics. Hornets’ chances of making the playoffs this season may be bleak, but the future looks bright after they acquired the 2020 first-round pick, a deal with the Celtics that could help them build for the next two or three years.
Players who joined Hornets this season:
Robert Franks, Ahmed Hill, Caleb Martin, Cody Martin, Josh Perkins, Terry Rozier, Kobi Simmons, PJ Washington, Thomas Welsh
Players leaving for new opportunities:
Frank Kaminsky, Jeremy Lamb, Shelvin Mack, JP Macura, Tony Parker, Kemba Walker
Charlotte Hornets squad for the NBA Pre-Season 2019:
Dwayne Bacon, Nicolas Batum, Bismack Biyombo, Miles Bridges, Joe Chealey, Robert Franks, Devonte Graham, Ahmed Hill, Willy Hernangomez, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, Caleb Martin, Malik Monk, Josh Perkins, Terry Rozier, Kobi Simmons, PJ Washington, Thomas Welsh, Cody Zeller
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BOS vs CHA Dream11 Playing Team (Probable 5) :
BOS– Kemba Walker, Jayson Tatum, Gordon Hayward, Enes Kanter, Jaylen Brown
CHA– Nicolas Batum, Miles Bridges, Terry Rozier, Cody Zeller, Dwayne Bacon
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BOS vs CHA Dream11 teams:
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BOS vs CHA Dream11 Predictions:
Boston Celtics are favorite to win the game: